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AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF AMIR KHUSRAU DIHLAVI’S HASHT-BIHISHT: BAHRAM GUR IN THE BLUE PAVILION, SHIRAZ, PERSIA, SAFAVID, CIRCA 1560 |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- painting: 22.5 by 11cm.leaf: 27.3 by 16cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, the reverse with 19 lines of text written in nasta’liq in black ink arranged in 4 columns, ruled in red, green, brown and blue
Provenance
Ex-private collection, Switzerland, 1960s.
Condition
In very good condition, minor rubbing and smudges and only very minor areas of repainting affecting mainly the ground, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."